Freeman 7000 User manual

MODEL 7000

PULL TYPE BALE WAGON

OPERATOR MANUAL

PB7000OP11

Allied Systems Co. reserves the right to make changes to new equipment without incurring the obligation to make such changes to equipment previously manufactured.

S/N: ASC-7000-002 & ASC-7000-003 ONLY

Important: Be certain to specify the serial

number of your Bale Wagon when ordering

parts.

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Warning: Some illustrations in this operator manual

show the Bale Wagon without shields to allow for a

better view of the area being addressed. The ma-

chine should never be operated with any of the safety shields removed.

BALE WAGON SERIAL NUMBER AND PARTS ORDERING INFORMATION

Each Freeman Bale Wagon is identiﬁed by means of a model number and serial number. The serial number is

an important piece of information about the machine and it is necessary to know it before obtaining the correct

replacement part. The serial number is located on the left front frame. To ensure prompt, efﬁcient service when

ordering parts or requesting repairs from your authorized Freeman dealer, record the serial numbers in the spaces

provided.

Bale Wagon Serial Number

Left front side of Bale Wagon.

NOTE: Reference to left-hand and right-hand used throughout the manual are understood to mean from a posi-

tion facing in the direction of travel.

WARNING

Serial Number Plate located on left front frame of Bale Wagon.

This manual applies to the following bale wagon serial numbers: ASC-7000-002

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General

The following pages contain general safety warnings

which supplement speciﬁc warnings and cautions

appearing elsewhere in this manual. All electrical and

hydraulic equipment is potentially hazardous. You must

thoroughly review and understand this Safety Section

before attempting to operate, troubleshoot, maintain or

service this bale wagon.

Time, money and effort have been invested in making

your bale wagon a safe product. The dividend from

this investment is YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY.

However, it must be realized that no power-driven

equipment can be any safer than the person behind

the controls. If you don’t operate and maintain your

Freeman bale wagon safely, our efforts will have been

in vain.

The safety instructions and warnings, as documented

in this manual and shipped with the machine, provide

the most reliable procedures for the safe operation and

maintenance of your bale wagon. It’s your responsibil-

ity to see that they are carried out.

Allied Systems Company cannot anticipate all worksite

conditions, local regulations, etc. It is the responsibility

of the end user to be aware of and obey any speciﬁc

worksite, local, state, or national regulations or proce-

dures that are applicable to operating this bale wagon.

NOTE: All possible safety hazards cannot be antic-

ipated so as to be included in this manual. There-

fore, you must always be alert to potential hazards

that could endanger personnel and/or damage the

equipment.

Safety

Safety Symbols

The following symbols/terms are used to emphasize

safety precautions and notices in this manual:

DANGER

The “DANGER” symbol indicates a hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, will result in

death or serious injury. Carefully read the mes-

sage that follows to prevent serious injury or

death.

WARNING

The “WARNING” symbol indicates a hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, could result in

death or serious injury. Carefully read the mes-

sage that follows to prevent serious injury or

death.

CAUTION

The “CAUTION” symbol indicates a hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, could result in

minor or moderate injury, or equipment dam-

age. Carefully read the message that follows to

prevent minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE

The “NOTICE” symbol alerts to a situation that is

not related to personal injury but may cause equip-

ment damage.

NOTE: …

The term “NOTE” highlights operating procedures or

practices that may improve equipment reliability and/or

personnel performance, or to emphasize a concept.

Intended Use Statement:

This bale wagon is intended to gather and stack

45” - 48” long, 14” , 15” or 16” 2-Tie and 3-Tie

bales of hay from the ﬁeld in which they were

formed. Use in any other way is considered to

be contrary to the intended use. If you are un-

sure of the material you intend to gather, consult

the factory.

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Operation Warnings

WARNING

Warning: Failure to observe the following safe-

ty rules may result in extreme personal injury,

dismemberment or death. It is the operator’s

responsibility to understand the proper and

safe use of this bale wagon.

• Make sure that you read, understand, and obey

all of the safety precautions and operating instruc-

tions in this Operator’s Manual.

• Keep this Operator’s Manual with the bale wagon

at all times.

• Do not operate the bale wagon unless you are

authorized and trained to do so. If it has been

some time since you last operated the bale wagon,

re-familiarize yourself with the bale wagon before

starting, then proceed slowly.

• Do not operate the bale wagon if you are aware of

any malfunctions, needed maintenance or repairs.

• Stop the bale wagon immediately if any problems

arise.

• Never allow others to

ride on the bale wagon.

• Never allow anyone

within 10 ft (3 m) of the

bale wagon while the

bale wagon is in opera-

tion.

• Never operate the bale

wagon without all safety

shielding in place.

• Keep hands, feet, hair,

jewelry and clothing

away from moving

parts, including but not

limited to the pickup,

elevator, bale table and

PTO shaft.

• Avoid wearing loose clothing which can easily be

caught in moving parts.

• Use appropriate signs (i.e., Slow Moving Vehicle

sign), signals or warning lights when transporting

on highways.

• Always use lights when working at night or in low

light conditions.

• Know your job-site rules. Some have site speciﬁc

directions and procedures. The methods outlined

in this manual provide a basis for safe operation

of the bale wagon. Because of special condi-

tions, your company’s stacking procedures may

be somewhat different from those shown in this

manual.

• Do not start the tractor if the key has been marked

with a “DO NOT START” or “RED” tag.

• Never operate any of the tractor’s controls from

anywhere other than the operator’s seat.

• Alert personnel in the area before starting the

engine, and make sure everyone is clear. Be sure

that all controls are in neutral and the bale wagon

is disengaged before starting the engine.

• Each country has its own safety legislation. It is in

the operator’s own interest to be conversant with

these regulations and to comply with them in full.

This also applies to local bylaws and regulations in

force on a particular worksite.

• Should the recommendations in this manual devi-

ate from those in the user’ country, the national

regulations should be followed.

• Never attempt to disconnect any of the safety de-

vices built into the bale wagon or tractor.

• Maintain proper clearance from energized equip-

ment, energized power lines or other power

sources. High voltage electricity can discharge

to ground without direct contact with the bale

wagon’s or tractor’s structure. If the bale wagon or

tractor contacts energized equipment, or if electri-

cal energy does discharge through the machine—

stay clear, and prevent anyone else from coming

in contact with the bale wagon or tractor. If you are

on the tractor, stand fast, avoid contact with metal

surfaces, and do not permit anyone to come into

contact with the tractor or bale wagon. Finally, Do

not jump off.

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Hydraulic Hazards

Be aware of the hazards of pressurized hydraulics:

• Wear personal protective equipment, such as

gloves and safety glasses, whenever servicing or

checking a hydraulic system.

• Assume that all hydraulic hoses and components

are pressurized. Relieve all hydraulic pressure

before disconnecting any hydraulic line.

• Never try to stop or check for a hydraulic leak with

any part of your body; use a piece of cardboard to

check for hydraulic leaks.

• Small hydraulic hose leaks are extremely dan-

gerous, and can inject

hydraulic oil under the

skin, even through

gloves.

• Infection and gangrene

are possible when

hydraulic oil penetrates

the skin. See a doctor

immediately to prevent

loss of limb or death.

Maintenance Safety

• Perform all routine maintenance outlined in this

Operator’s Manual in the time intervals indicated.

• Maintenance, lubrication and repair of this ma-

chine can be dangerous unless performed proper-

ly. In order to ensure safety, each person working

on this bale wagon must have the necessary skills,

information, tools and equipment, and satisfy

himself that his work method is safe, correct, and

meets his own company’s requirements.

• Do not attempt to make adjustments, or perform

repairs unless you are authorized and qualiﬁed to

do so.

• Never attempt to service energized equipment

alone. Someone capable of rendering aid in the

event of accidental shock must be present.

• Do not rely on the hydraulic system to support

any part of the bale wagon during maintenance

or lubrication. Never stand under a bale wagon

component that is supported only by the hydraulic

system. Ensure components are resting on their

mechanical stops or supported with appropriate

safety stands during maintenance or lubrication.

• Never attempt servicing while the bale wagon is

moving. Shut off the tractor and secure power.

• Shut off tractor engine, engage the parking brake,

disengage the bale wagon, and wait for all move-

ment to stop before adjusting, lubricating, clean-

ing, or servicing the bale wagon.

• Tag the key switch with a ”DO NOT START” sign

and/or remove the key.

• Always perform all maintenance and lubrication

procedures with the bale wagon on level ground,

parked in a safe area.

• Block the tires to keep the machine from rolling.

• Any unauthorized modiﬁcations made to the bale

wagon by the customer or parties other than Allied

Systems will relieve Allied Systems Company and

your Freeman dealer of any liability for damage or

injury.

• Replace any worn parts only with genuine Free-

man parts. Call your dealer for assistance.

• Unless speciﬁed in service procedures, never at-

tempt maintenance or lubrication procedures while

the bale wagon is moving or the engine is running.

• Engine exhaust fumes

can cause death. If it

is necessary to run the

engine in an enclosed

space, remove the

exhaust fumes from the

area with an exhaust

pipe extension. Use

ventilation fans and

open shop doors to

provide adequate ventilation.

• Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can cause

severe burns. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or

clothing.

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• Batteries produce

explosive gases. Keep

sparks, ﬂame and

cigarettes away. Venti-

late when charging or

servicing in an enclosed

space. Always shield

your eyes when working

near batteries. When

removing battery cables, disconnect the negative

(-) cable ﬁrst. When installing a battery, always

connect the positive (+) cable ﬁrst. This proce-

dure will help to prevent a spark which could cause

an explosion.

• Before making adjustments to the engine or chas-

sis electrical system, disconnect the battery. An

electrical spark could cause a ﬁre, explosion or

severe burns.

Safety Equipment

• Ensure test equipment is in good condition.

• If an instrument must be held while taking mea-

surements, ground the case of the instrument

before energizing equipment.

• Do not touch live equipment or personnel work-

ing on live equipment while holding a multimeter.

Some types of measuring devices should not be

grounded—do not hold such devices while taking

measurements.

• Prevent personal injury or equipment damage by

using a lifting device with a lifting capacity greater

than twice the weight of any equipment to be lifted.

• Always use personal protective equipment (PPE)

appropriate to the situation. This may include the

use of hearing protection, eye protection, a respi-

rator, a hard hat, leather gloves, steel toed boots,

etc.

Electrical Hazards

• An electric shock could be fatal. Ensure power to

the bale wagon is “OFF”

before opening electrical

panels.

• All electrical cables and

connectors must be in

good condition (free

of corrosion, damage,

etc). Use caution in wet

weather to avoid danger

from electrical shock.

Never attempt electrical

testing or repair while

standing in water.

• Do not wear electri-

cally conductive jewelry,

clothing, or other items

while working on the

electrical system.

Welding

Before conducting any welding on the Bale Wagon:

• Disconnect both the white power supply wire and

the black ground wire.

• Disconnect the highway light cord (7 Pole Connec-

tor).

• Unplug both MC2 and XA2 modules located in the

Main Control Panel.

• Unplug the Tractor control Box.

Hot Oil Hazards

• Burns from hot oil can be severe—Always allow

lubricating and hydraulic oil to cool before draining.

Compressed Air Hazards

• When using compressed air to dry parts, pressure

should not exceed 30 psi (200 kPa).

• Air pressure penetrating your skin can be fatal.

Never direct compressed air at anyone.

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Fire Safety

WARNING

WARNING: Diesel fuel and hydraulic oil are

ﬂammable. Never smoke while handling fuel

or working on the fuel system. The fumes in an

empty fuel container are explosive. Never cut

or weld on or near fuel lines, tanks, or contain-

ers. Keep open ﬂames and sparks away from

the machine.

Reduce the Risk of Fire

• Keep the bale wagon

free of oil, grease, hay,

and trash accumula-

tions. Regular cleaning

is recommended for ﬁre

prevention and general

safety.

• Shut off the engine

and electrical equip-

ment while ﬁlling the fuel tank. Use extra caution

when fueling a hot engine. Always ground the fuel

nozzle against the ﬁller neck to avoid sparks.

• Never overﬁll the fuel or hydraulic tanks. Any over-

ﬂow could cause a ﬁre. Immediately repair any

hydraulic or fuel leaks and clean up any spills.

• Handle all solvents and dry chemicals according

to procedures identiﬁed on manufacturer’s contain-

ers. Work in a well-ventilated area. Make sure you

know where ﬁre extinguishers are kept and how to

use them.

• Avoid spilling fuel or other hazardous liquids. If

a spill occurs, follow local or state regulations for

clean-up. Contact your state’s OSHA ofﬁce for

details.

• Always ensure that excess grease and oil accu-

mulation, including spillage, is cleaned up immedi-

ately.

• Inspect the bale wagon daily for potential ﬁre haz-

ards and make any necessary repairs immediately.

• Check all the electrical wiring and connections for

defects, and repair or replace as necessary. Keep

battery terminals clean and tight.

• Never perform welding operations until the entire

machine has undergone a thorough cleaning. In

addition, cover rubber hoses, disconnect the bat-

tery, and have at least a ﬁre extinguisher at hand.

• Hydraulic ﬂuid is ﬂammable. Do not weld on or

near pipes, tubes, or hoses that are ﬁlled with ﬂuid.

Do not smoke when checking or ﬁlling the tank.

Keep open ﬂames and sparks away from the bale

wagon.

• Hay dust is combustible. Do not have an open

ﬂame or weld in dusty environments.

• Maintain the engine cooling system to avoid over-

heating.

• Remember, there is always a risk of ﬁre.

Fire Fighting Equipment

• It is recommended to carry an “ABC” ﬁre extin-

guisher on the bale wagon or in the pull vehicle at

all times. Install it within easy reach of the opera-

tor in a position that protects it from damage. Use

only a “quick release” type of mount. It is also rec-

ommended to carry a four gallon water container

with a pump, or as required by local and state law.

• Keep your ﬁre extinguisher(s) fully charged and in

good working order. Know how to use them.

• Read and understand the instructions printed

on the canisters and learn how to operate them.

Learn how to remove the canisters from their

mounting brackets in the shortest amount of time.

• Service the extinguisher according to the manufac-

turer’s speciﬁcations. Service after every use, no

matter how short a time.

Fire Suppression

• Do not panic. At the ﬁrst sign of trouble (burning

smell, smoke, visible ﬂame, etc), stop the tractor

and turn off the engine in the clearest area avail-

able, with the tractor upwind from the bale wagon

if possible.

• If the ﬁre cannot be extinguished safely, immedi-

ately evacuate the area. DO NOT attempt to ex-

tinguish it. DO NOT risk personal injury. Contact

your local ﬁre department.

• If you have determined that the ﬁre may be safely

extinguished, use the ﬁre extinguisher according

to the manufacturer’s instructions, or use the water

pump, aiming water at the base of the ﬁre.

• When the bale wagon has fully cooled, thoroughly

inspect, and make all necessary repairs to return

the bale wagon to normal operation.

• Recharge or replace the ﬁre extinguishers before

returning to work.

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BOLT TORQUE - GRADE 8 COARSE THREAD

BOLT

size-pitch

LUBRICATED NEVER-SEIZE

1/4"-20 129 in-lbs 86 in-lbs

5/16"-18 23 ft-lbs 15 ft-lbs

3/8"-16 40 ft-lbs 27 ft-lbs

7/16"-14 63 ft-lbs 42 ft-lbs

1/2"-13 96 ft-lbs 64 ft-lbs

9/16"-12 140 ft-lbs 93 ft-lbs

5/8"-11 195 ft-lbs 130 ft-lbs

3/4"-10 340 ft-lbs 230 ft-lbs

7/8"-9 550 ft-lbs 365 ft-lbs

1"-8 820 ft-lbs 550 ft-lbs

1 1/8"-7 1,160 ft-lbs 775 ft-lbs

1 1/4"-7 1,640 ft-lbs 1,100 ft-lbs

1 3/8"-6 2,150 ft-lbs 1,430 ft-lbs

1 1/2"-6 2,850 ft-lbs 1,900 ft-lbs

1 3/4"-5 4,490 ft-lbs 3,000 ft-lbs

2"-4.5 6,750 ft-lbs 4,500 ft-lbs

2 1/4"-4.5 9,870 ft-lbs 6,580 ft-lbs

2 1/2"-4 13,500 ft-lbs 9,000 ft-lbs

2 3/4"-4 18,400 ft-lbs 12,300 ft-lbs

3"-4 24,200 ft-lbs 16,200 ft-lbs

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Table of Contents

BALE WAGON SERIAL NUMBER ............................................... 2

SAFETY ........................................................................................ 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................ 9

7000 BALE WAGON OVERVIEW ............................................... 10

LUBRICATION / SERVICE SCHEDULE..................................... 11

FIELD START-UP PROCEDURES ............................................. 12

TIE TIER CAM INSTALLATION .................................................. 14

LOAD BED ADJUSTMENT ........................................................ 16

TRACTOR CONTROL BOX........................................................ 18

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.................................................... 20

OPERATING TIPS....................................................................... 23

LIMIT SWITCH FUNCTIONS ...................................................... 24

LIMIT SWITCH LOCATIONS ...................................................... 25

TIER SEQUENCE OF OPERATION ........................................... 26

BALE TIER STACK PATTERNS ................................................. 28

SOLENOID VALVE DIAGNOSTICS ............................................ 29

LIMIT SWITCH DIAGNOSTICS .................................................. 30

OVER CYCLE TIME DIAGNOSTICS .......................................... 32

LIMIT SWITCH SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS .......................... 34

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM VALVE SETTING PROCEDURE ........... 42

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................ 45

XA2 MODULE............................................................................. 52

MC2 MODULE ............................................................................ 53

PROGRAM FLOW CHART......................................................... 55

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7000 Bale Wagon Overview

Figure 1 - 7000 Bale Wagon Layout

TIE ARMS

PUSHER

BALE TABLE

MAIN CONTROL

PANEL

UPPER ELEVATOR

PICKUP ELEVATOR

SERVICE LADDER

SAFETY GATE

LOAD BED

DRAW BAR

LEFT SIDE

HYDRAULIC

RESEVOIR,

MANIFOLD

RIGHT SIDE

REAR

FRONT

SIGHT/

TEMPERATURE

GUAGE

The model 7000 bale wagon is designed to collect, mechanically load, and position bales into a tight square stack.

The ﬁnished stack is normally 9.3 feet (283 cm) high and 8 feet (244 cm) square. These dimensions make it ideal

for transporting by truck.

The bale wagon can stack 14”, 15’, or 16” bales that are square, solid and 45” to 48” (114 cm to 123 cm) long.

Bales must be ﬂat, with twine running on top and bottom of the bale.

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